Calcinera Lab: A New Cultural Hub Revives a Mountain Hamlet in Val di Susa
Established in 2026 in the deserted village of Calcinera, Caprie, Italy, Calcinera Lab was created by Corrado Rampa and Silvia Maritano. The project seeks to bridge the gap between the rural community and modern culture through various workshops, events, and artist residencies. Its inaugural event, Prime Luci, showcased interactive panels, DJ sets, and a local artist's digital art. Future plans include incorporating the forest into designs for collaborative activities. Scheduled for 2027, the Lab will host book launches, installations, and refurbishments of club areas. The overarching aim is to cultivate a mindful community and stimulate new economic ventures, alongside weekend residencies and workshops focused on mountain expertise. Access is available via a mule track, with further details on Instagram.
Fatti principali
- Calcinera Lab is a cultural initiative founded in 2026 by Corrado Rampa and Silvia Maritano.
- It is located in Calcinera, a hamlet of Caprie in the lower Val di Susa, Italy.
- The first event, Prime Luci, was held in the new cultural space, an ARCI club.
- Prime Luci featured performances by two DJ collectives from Val di Susa and a local artist who lived in the Netherlands.
- The project aims to combine rural life with contemporary culture through workshops, events, and residencies.
- Future plans include book presentations, installations, and sculptures along the walking path to the hamlet.
- The interior club spaces are being renovated and are expected to open in 2027.
- The long-term goal is to repopulate the area with a more conscious community and foster new economic activities.
Entità
Artisti
- Corrado Rampa
- Silvia Maritano
Istituzioni
- Calcinera Lab
- ARCI
- Artribune
Luoghi
- Calcinera
- Caprie
- Val di Susa
- Italy
- Netherlands